Johannesburg · Cape Town · Durban

Where
People
Drive
Performance.

Strategic HR advisory built for South Africa's evolving business landscape — from talent acquisition to transformation compliance.

18+
Years of practice in South Africa
340+
Organisations partnered with
96%
Client retention rate
B-BBB
Level 1 contributor status
Registered with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) and compliant with the Labour Relations Act
MHP

Trusted by South Africa's leading enterprises since 2006 — Meridian HR & Payroll Services

Who We Are

A consultancy built on deep South African expertise

Meridian HR & Payroll Services was founded in Johannesburg with a singular conviction: that sustainable business performance begins with aligned, empowered people. We work alongside executives, HR directors, and boards across the country to build organisations that are both productive and compliant.

01

Contextual Intelligence

We understand the nuances of South African labour law, B-BBEE requirements, and the cultural dynamics that shape workplace performance.

02

Sector Breadth

From mining and financial services to retail and government — our consultants bring deep sector knowledge to every engagement.

03

Measurable Outcomes

We anchor every mandate to defined metrics. You will always know what success looks like before we begin.

What We Do

Comprehensive HR solutions for every stage of growth

Whether you need strategic advisory support or hands-on operational HR, our team provides end-to-end solutions tailored to your organisation's specific context and ambitions.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

End-to-end recruitment strategy, executive search, employer branding, and retention frameworks designed for the South African talent market.

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Learning & Development

Custom L&D programmes, skills development facilitation, SETA alignment, and leadership pipeline building for sustainable growth.

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Labour Law & Compliance

LRA, BCEA, EEA, and Skills Development Act guidance, CCMA representation, policy drafting, and disciplinary process management.

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Performance Management

Designing and implementing fit-for-purpose performance frameworks, KPI structures, and review cycles that drive accountability and results.

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B-BBEE Advisory

Transformation strategy, scorecard optimisation, compliance reporting, employment equity plans, and skills development spend alignment.

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Organisational Design

Restructuring advisory, job architecture, remuneration benchmarking, and culture transformation for organisations navigating change.

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18+
Years in practice
340+
Client organisations
9
Industry sectors served
3
Office locations in SA
Our People

Advisors who have walked the path

Our consultants are not theorists — each brings direct operational HR leadership experience within South African organisations before moving into advisory work.

TN

Thandi Nkosi

Managing Director

20 years in HR leadership across banking and mining. SABPP-accredited Master HR Professional.

RV

Riaan van der Berg

Labour Law Director

Admitted attorney and former CCMA commissioner. Specialist in industrial relations and dispute resolution.

PM

Priya Moodley

Head of L&D

Former Chief Learning Officer at a JSE-listed retailer. Certified SETA skills development facilitator.

KD

Kagiso Dlamini

B-BBEE Lead

Certified B-BBEE verification professional and transformation strategist with 12 years of sector experience.

Get In Touch

Let's talk about your people strategy

We offer a complimentary 60-minute diagnostic session for new clients. Reach out to arrange a confidential discussion with one of our senior advisors.

Johannesburg (Head Office)
135 West Street, Sandton, 2196
Cape Town
The Towers, Century City, 7441
Phone
+27 11 555 0200
Email
advisory@meridianhr.co.za

Accreditations & Compliance

SABPP Registered B-BBEE Level 1 SETA Accredited ISO 9001

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We respond to all enquiries within one business day.